With over 4,800 acres for you to explore at Windsor Great Park you are never short of something to do if escape and fun is high on your list. With a Royal history spanning over 1,000 years, you can encounter historical monuments, ancient forests and stunning horticultural displays, as well as rare wildlife, plants and fungi.

 

Here are some of the fun things that you can do when you visit Windsor Great Park:

  • Explore one of our three outstanding Gardens. Each has its own distinctive feel, bursting with colourful displays that transform over the season, and, throughout the summer, experience the sensation of sight, scent and taste with The Power of Flowers in The Savill Garden

  • Groups have a selection of fantastic packages to choose from. Take a look here

  • Take a hike, brisk walk or gentle stroll. We have many for you to choose from … don’t forget to bring your walking shoes

  • Windsor Great Park is a fantastic place to run and whether you’re a beginner who needs inspiration, or a regular runner that’s looking for a different challenge and a fresh experience, you are sure to find a route that is right for you

  • Windsor Great Park welcomes well behaved dogs and owners. Take a look at our guidelines

  • Join our exclusive Carp Fishing Syndicate and fish from two outstanding lakes. Find out more

 

Making the most of your visit

Here are some great ways to spend your time at Windsor Great Park.

  1. 1Relax in the oak arbour and overlook the full length of Cow Pond
  2. 2Created especially for The Savill Garden, follow the adventures of Little Red Riding Hood in these special Puppet Shows.
  3. 3Spot all of the rare birds which can be found within this Special Protection Area at Swinley Forest
  4. 4Browse the Savill Garden Plant Centre for a memento to take home to your own garden
  5. 5Try to count how many animals there are on the 100 foot Totem Pole!

Seasonal Inspiration

Windsor Great Park is home to an impressive collection of plants and flowers from around the world which offer astounding displays to admire – and photograph – throughout the seasons!

Visit our Seasonal Highlights guide for some of our suggestions for plants that are peaking today.

Spring

Spring Wood in The Savill Garden creates the perfect conditions for bursts of wild flowers while The Valley Gardens is transformed into a riot of colour within Daffodil Valley and Azalea Walk.

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Summer

The displays are alive with vibrant colour – especially within the Rose Garden, grand Herbaceous Borders, newly replanted Golden Jubilee Garden and Summer Wood in The Savill Garden.

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Autumn

Wander through the crackling leaves and watch the landscape transform, as rich autumnal hues sweep the Park - setting the view alight throughout The Savill Garden and Valley Gardens.

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Winter

Take a stroll through the Winter Beds in The Savill Garden, and the Winter Walk in The Valley Gardens – taking in the sweet scent of the witch hazels and the vibrant colours of cornus and willows.

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Our Story and History

Windsor Great Park has witnessed countless events throughout history, dating back to pre-Saxon times - each of which has left its own distinctive mark on this impressive landscape. From William the Conqueror using the landscape as a hunting ground, to Queen Victoria entertaining on the shores of Virginia Water – our Royal connections remain strong today under the stewardship of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, the current Ranger of Windsor Great Park.

Share in the experiences that generations of the Monarchy have enjoyed throughout history as you wander through Windsor Great Park. To find out more, visit our Heritage section and Interactive Timeline below.

View Our Interactive Timeline